mar 1, 1879 - Veto of "An act to restrict the immigration of Chinese to the United States," which included terms to modify in part the 1869 Burlingame Treaty. Hayes argues that modifying an existing treaty "is not competent for Congress." He also warns that the restrictions in the legislation would put at risk "our citizens in China
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